As participants in FCDE’s Small Business Initiative (SBI), staff of Ndongo United Herbalists Association (NUHA) became certified coaches trained by Street Business School to deliver business development workshops in their community. Along with practical skills, participating in SBI has given Sarah a valuable new perspective. “Business training helped…
Empowering women entrepreneurs creates a lasting impact in the rural Ugandan communities we serve. Community Hope Development Foundation (CHDF) was one of the first organizations to join FCDE’s Small Business Initiative (SBI) and immediately began working with young mothers. Through our partnership with Street Business School, SBI combines comprehensive business…
Every human being has the right to education and a right to a future where they can live a dignified life and enjoy the freedom to achieve their full potential. In support of these principles, FCDE awarded a grant to the Karambi Group of People with Disabilities (KaGPWD)…
Moving can be daunting! Volunteering is one great way to settle into a new community, meet people and learn valuable skills. Ameriah joined FCDE in 2018 as the Rukungiri Community Program Volunteer and has used this opportunity to super-charge her skillset and further her career goals. Her passion…
With technical assistance from FCDE, The Purple Ray was awarded a prestigious U.S. Embassy PEPFAR grant in 2020 that will empower at-risk young women and girls to live HIV-free lives. FCDE worked closely with The Purple Ray to navigate complex grant guidelines and craft a compelling, research-backed proposal….
PeerLink Initiative Uganda’s (PELI-U) innovation and passion are fueled by the creative energy of the youth they serve. Using a trust-based philanthropy approach, FCDE introduced PELI-U to a key East Africa funder, the Segal Family Foundation. This partnership has exponentially expanded the organization’s funding, network, and capacity-building resources….
FCDE is committed to helping local partners gain the skills and knowledge they need to strengthen operations and expand their impact. For KaGPWD, this means training people who live with disabilities in tangible skills they can use to earn a living. Program participants like Joseline demonstrate that disability…